OTTAWA, July 19, 2012 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ed Fast, Canada's Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, will hold a teleconference from Edmonton, Alberta on July 19, 2012, to discuss and provide an update on his western consultations focused on ways to build on Canada's competitive advantages and further deepen trade and investment ties throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Date: Thursday, July 19, 2012

Time: 4:00 p.m. MT (6:00 p.m. ET)

Media representatives interested in participating in the teleconference should dial 1-877-413-4814 (toll-free) or 613-960-7526. The access code is 1821808.

For further information:

For information on other media availabilities with Minister Fast, please contact:

Rudy Husny Press Secretary Office of the Honourable Ed Fast Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway 613-992-7332

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